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Ankle and foot injuries are fairly common not only in the athletes or as a result of the sporting activities, but occurs during routine daily activities and include sprains, fractures, tears, and inflammation. A good knowledge of the foot and ankle anatomy is necessary for proper diagnosis and treatment. | |||
The ankle is formed by three bones: talus, tibia and fibula. The anatomic structure of the foot consists of hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot, each composed of several bones. | |||
=== Structure === | === Structure === | ||
==== Ankle Bones ==== | |||
==== Foot bones ==== | |||
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=== Muscle attachments === | === Muscle attachments === | ||
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== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
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Description[edit | edit source]
Ankle and foot injuries are fairly common not only in the athletes or as a result of the sporting activities, but occurs during routine daily activities and include sprains, fractures, tears, and inflammation. A good knowledge of the foot and ankle anatomy is necessary for proper diagnosis and treatment.
The ankle is formed by three bones: talus, tibia and fibula. The anatomic structure of the foot consists of hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot, each composed of several bones.
